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WEST NILE VIRUS POSITIVE 
MOSQUITOES CONFIRMEDIN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 


The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito 
& Vector Control District 
(SGV Mosquito/District) has 
confirmed the first detection of 
West Nile virus (WNV) activityin its service area. The virus was 
detected in a mosquito sample 
collected from a surveillance trapin the city of Alhambra. 

“West Nile virus is a recurring 
concern in our region because 
it is endemic to our area,” said 
Director of Scientific Programs 


Tristan Hallum. “There is no cure 
or human vaccine for WNV. The key to staying safe and protecting your health is to 
prevent mosquito bites.” 

West Nile virus is most often detected during the warmer months, when higher 
overnight temperatures accelerate mosquito breeding and viral transmission. SGV 
Mosquito will continue monitoring disease activity and controlling mosquitoes in 
public spaces through routine inspections and necessary treatments, but residents 
should take precautions to protect their health. 

Mosquito control is a shared responsibility. The District urges residents to take an 
active role in reducing the threat of WNV in their communities by taking the following 
actions to stay healthy and bite-free:

• Tip out stagnant water around the home weekly;
• Toss unused containers that can hold stagnant water; and 
• Protect against bites by using insect repellent containing any one of the 
following CDC-recommended ingredients: Picaridin, DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus 
(or PMD), or IR3535. 
For more information, residents can contact the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and 
Vector Control District at 626-814-9466, online at SGVmosquito.org, or on social 
media: Facebook, X, and Instagram. 

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SUPERVISOR KATHRYN BARGER 
URGES EATON FIRE SURVIVORS 
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FINAL 
SBA DISASTER LOAN EXTENSION 

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is encouraging residents and small business 
owners impacted by the Eaton Fire to take advantage of the U.S. Small Business Administration's 
(SBA) final extension of disaster loan disbursement deadlines, providing eligible borrowers 
additional time to access approved recovery funds as rebuilding efforts continue. 

"It's encouraging that U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has recognized the significant progress 
being made to accelerate permitting and rebuilding in Los Angeles County,” said Supervisor 
Kathryn Barger. “While that progress is making a real difference, many wildfire survivors 
continue to face challenges that are beyond their control. This SBA extension provides much 
needed flexibility, giving families and small businesses additional time to access the recoveryfunding they've already been approved to receive. I encourage every eligible borrower to take 
advantage of this opportunity as they continue rebuilding their homes, businesses, and lives." 
Under the extension, borrowers approved for SBA Home Physical Disaster Loans and Business 
Physical Disaster Loans will now have 24 months from the date of their loan authorization 
agreement to draw down their approved loan funds. The extension recognizes that many 
survivors continue to experience delays related to insurance claims and other rebuilding 
challenges. 

"I appreciated the opportunity to speak with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler earlier this 
week to discuss several issues affecting wildfire recovery, including this important extension,"
Supervisor Barger stated. "It gave me the opportunity to reaffirm just how critical this additional 
time is for Los Angeles County wildfire survivors. I also shared my concern about a significant 
financing gap many homeowners are facing during reconstruction. Under federal duplication 
of benefits requirements, the SBA may withhold portions of an approved disaster loan until 
insurance proceeds are finalized. At the same time, many insurance companies do not release 
the full amount needed to rebuild until a home receives a Certificate of Occupancy. That leaves 
some families without access to the funds they need during construction, even though those 
resources have already been approved. I appreciate Administrator Loeffler's willingness to 
examine this issue and work toward a solution so survivors can access the financing they need 
to keep rebuilding." 

According to the SBA, the agency has approved more than $3.4 billion in disaster assistance for 
nearly 13,000 Los Angeles-area borrowers affected by the January 2025 wildfires. The agencyhas identified ongoing rebuilding delays as the reason for providing this final extension.
Eligible borrowers who have questions about their disaster loan or the disbursement process are 
encouraged to contact the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 
or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for assistance. 

Supervisor Barger remains committed to connecting wildfire survivors with available recovery 
resources and encouraging every eligible resident and business owner to utilize the assistance 
available as rebuilding efforts continue in Altadena and the surrounding region. 


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